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Vol 5 No 3 Sept 1997
The Official Journal of the Queensland Weightlifting Association Inc.
PO Box 1056, Capalaba, Qld 4157
Tel: (07) 3823 1377 Fax: (07) 3823 1371
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Mike Keelan – Coach Extraordinaire. Mike coaches some of Queensland’s most successful lifters including all 5 Queensland of the lifters selected for the Telstra Oceania
Championship.
IWF and AWF Calendars
Important Notices
Interview with Laurence Chalip
1997 Telstra Oceania Results
Goals
AWF Rules OK?
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Queensland League Round 3 11
Terminology And Training Principles 13
Queensland Championship Results 15
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Disabled Powerlifting Titles
Do we have as much sense as a goose ?
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National Masters Results 19
National U16/U18 Results 21
Girls Girls Girls
Interview with Blanche Mackinder
Qld Masters League Round 3
Weightlifting makes a difference
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QWA Journal
Office: The Velodrome, The Sleeman Sports Complex,
Chandler 4155
Postal Address: PO Box 1056, Capalaba 4157
Telephone: (07) 3823 1377
Facsimile: (07) 3823 1371
Email: qwa@powerup.com.au
Web Site: http://www.powerup.com.au/~miles
Executive Director: Ian Moir
Equity Development Officer: Debra Keelan
Newsletter Editor: Angela Bentley
Patron: Bert Hobl
President: Laurence Chalip
Vice President: Bill Faulkner
Secretary: Debra Keelan
Treasurer: Leo Isaac
Executive Officer: Greg Hobl
Executive Officer: Craig Wegert
Executive Officer: Beth Isaac
Executive Officer: Yvonne Brett
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The Queensland Weightlifting Association is extremely appreciative of the financial assistance provided by the following:
Queensland Government - Office of Sport
Telstra
Qantas Airways Limited
HealthEquip
Meridian Office Equipment
Gremel Promotions
Be Seen Photographics
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Central American Games San Pedro Sula, HON Sept 6-15
Sept 6
Sept 15-21
Sept 19-21
Sept 20-21
Sept 20-22
Sept 26-28
Sept 26-29
International Tournament (M+W)
Junior South American Championship (M+W)
Czech Cup (M U18, W)
Scandinavian Championship (M + W)
Balcan Championship
Scaratino Memorial International
Columbia Cup Open Tournament
Oct 3-5
Oct 10-12
Oct 17-19
Oct 17-19
Aalborg Cup and Ladies’ Cup
Silver Dragon (M)
Arif Nusret Say Memorial
Junior International
Oct 24-26
Oct 25
Nov 8
Guatamala Cup + NACACI Championship
Austria Cup
Nov 8-9
Nov 14-16
International Tournament (M + W)
International Tournament (M + W)
City Cup
Nov International Brugger Cup
Dec 5-15 66 th Men’s + 11 th Women’s World Ch’ship
Dec 6
Dec 6-7
Saxonian Cup
Nation’s Cup Invitational
Trencin, SVK
Caracas, VEN
Sokolv, CZE
FIN
Plodiv, BUL
Caltanisetta, ITA
Cali, COL
Aalborg, DEN
Cardiff, Wales, GBR
Antalya, TUR
Alexandria, GRE
Guatemala, GUA
Klosterneuburg
Belgrade, YUG
Canberra, NZL
Taipei, TPE
Sirnach, SUI
Changmai, THA
Meissen, GER
Bregenz, AUT
Nauru MARCH 25 - 28
APRIL 4 - 19
MAY 18 - 24
MAY 30
JULY 4
Commonwealth & Oceania Championships
International Womensport Festival
Junior World Championships
Trans Tasman Challenge
Commonwealth Games Trials
AUGUST 9 - 22 Nike World Masters Games
SEPTEMBER 11 - 21 Commonwealth Games
NOVEMBER 7 - 15 World Championships
DECEMBER 5 - 12 Telstra Grand Prix
Sydney
Sofia, Bulgaria
New Plymouth, NZ
Melbourne
Portland, USA
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Lahti, Finland
Melbourne, Albury, Sydney
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Athletes using asthma medication are advised to check the status of any preparations used to treat asthma. A new asthma product FORADILE is BANNED in both inhaler and tablet form.
Some asthma medications that contain banned substances may be used in inhalation form providing that written notification from a practicing medical doctor is submitted to the National executive Director of the
Australian Weightlifting Federation. These include products such as:
Ventolin (Salbutamol); Bricanyl (Terbutaline); Severent (Salmeterol).
Old rule:
5.3.6 The competitors are called one by one into the weigh-in room, according to the progression of their lot number. Should a competitor not be present when it is his/her turn to be weighed, he/she will be weighed next upon his/her turn.
New rule :
5.3.6 The competitors are called one by one into the weigh-in room, according to the
progression of their lot number. Competitors not present when it is their turn to be weighed,
will be weighed at the end of the sequence.
(VICLIFT - Spring edition)
The QWA office is seeking orders for Adidas Weightlifting boots, please contact Debbie Keelan for further information. Price approx $180.
A shipment of European Boots has arrived, price $105.
Congratulations to Miles Wydall and Debbie Keelan on gaining Level 2 Weightlifting Coaching
Accreditation.
Newsletter subscriptions are available for non-participants at $25 per year. Contact 3823 1377 to order yours now.
Bookings are needed NOW for the QWA Annual Camp (self catered) at Tallebudgera on the Gold Coast from Monday 29/12/97 to Sunday 4/1/98. Cost $7.20 per night (Under 5 years free) with a 50% deposit to be paid by 30 th October and the balance to be paid by the 15 th December. QWA members, their family and friends, interstate Weightlifting friends, are all welcome to join in the fun of swimming (pool & ocean), fishing, tennis, volleyball, table tennis, cricket, New Years Eve celebrations etc, etc. For more information/booking forms ring the QWA office on 07 38231377.
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Put simply, what does the management committee do for the average member?
The management committee is charged to serve and develop the sport of weightlifting in Queensland. In practice, this takes a variety of different forms. Where we can, we help clubs with equipment. We organise competitions. We try to familiarise ourselves with various opportunities for weightlifters, and to inform clubs and lifters about those opportunities. We represent the interests of Queensland lifters to various other sporting organisations and programs, such as the Olympic Athlete Program, the Australian Sports
Commission, and the Australian Weightlifting Federation.
It seems to me that the most productive service we can provide is to find ways to nurture the growth of weightlifting in Queensland. We have worked hard to develop and provide various programs, such as coach training, training for club administrators, and programs for lifters. Probably the best example of that is the
"Strengthening Community Clubs Conference" that we organised and ran this past July. By enhancing the skills and knowledge of our people, we provide the best foundation for our sport to grow.
Do you think that you have a problem relating to the average member as you have never been a weightlifting coach or lifter, and are not seen at many competitions? Do you think this matters?
The President's job is not based on lifting or coaching skills. But do keep in mind that I was a successful athlete, and was later an elite coach in two sports. So I've got first-hand knowledge about sport as both an athlete and a coach.
The President's job is to oversee policy making and the implementation of policy by the QWA. Those are management and governance tasks. Sport management and governance are the kinds of expertise and experience I bring to my work for the QWA -- about 25 years in sport management, ranging from club-level sport to the Olympics. What I'm doing now is to bring that background and experience to bear on the challenges faced by the QWA.
What challenges are presented to the QWA in the next few years, and how do you plan to overcome them?
Our number one task is to grow the sport of weightlifting. We need more lifters, more clubs, and more coaches. That means that we need to find more and better ways to build clubs, recruit lifters, and train coaches.
Our biggest challenge has been to find the resources to build the sport. At the beginning of this year, the
QWA was in terrible financial condition. We have begun the process of reversing that, and our books are in the black for the first time in years. We turned the financial condition around because we have changed the way that the management committee thinks about its work. One of the things we have been doing this year has been to engage in a lengthy strategic planning process. That has included a major reorganisation of the committee roles and responsibilities. We are endeavoring to run on a more business-like basis so that we can develop the financial and human resources necessary to grow weightlifting by providing better services to clubs and members.
We have been working hard to identify funding opportunities to support our lifters, our clubs, and our programs. It seems that a lot of sport organisations have become dependent on government. But what happens if those government dollars are suddenly no longer available? We simply can't allow our sport to be in such a vulnerable position. We must become financially self-sustaining. So we are working to achieve that.
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Do you think that there is enough communication between the management committee and the average member? Would a report for every newsletter help?
Well, the best measure of that would be the degree to which members want to read management committee reports. This year, with the strategic planning and reorganisation, our committee meetings have been long -- sometimes all day long. We have developed a number of new initiatives, and have completely redefined what is expected of management committee members. Although we have endeavoured to keep the clubs informed, I think that we should share those outcomes with the membership as a whole.
Nevertheless, what we provide and achieve for the sport of weightlifting says more about what we are doing than a report. Things like the recent conference and the new initiatives we are planning are more important than lots of words about how we have been spending our time. We've been working hard to establish a stronger foundation upon which to build our services. We need to be judged by the eventual outcomes of those efforts, and not simply the claims we make in reports about our good intentions.
Even so, it might be worthwhile to provide some kind of report to the membership. Earlier this year, Ian
Moir and I wrote to every club offering to visit. Although one club did ask us to meet with them, I don't think that an occasional get-together is really adequate. So, perhaps some sort of regular report on things might be a good think to do. I guess it's up to the membership. After all, we work for them!
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WOMEN’s RESULTS
46kg
J Deiga
50kg
YOB NAT BWT Sn1 Sn2 Sn3 CJ1 CJ2 CJ3 TOT
75 NAU 45.4 45. 50. 52.5 60. 65. 70. 117.5
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E Raidinen 86 NAU 49.7 30. 32.5 35. 47.5 50. 55. 85.
A Inman
54kg
T Batsiua
75 AUS 49.05 52.5 55. 57.5 65. 70. 75. 125.
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81 NAU 53.8 52.5 57.5 60. 75. 80. 82.5 140.
F Mackinder 81 NZ 53.15 40. 42.5 45. 57.5 60. 62.5 102.5
59kg
A Vissers
A Bentley
N Uera
K Lou
80 NZ
67 AUS 58.4 57.5 57.5 62.5 75. 82.5 82.5 137.5
75 NAU
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58.05 47.5
57.5
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60.
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52.5 52.5
62.5
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65.
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60.
80.
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65.
82.5
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67.5 117.5
87.5
.
145.
73 PNG 58.35 40. 40. 42.5 50. 55. 60. 102.5
64kg
J Chan 73 PNG 63. 42.5 47.5 52.5 65. 65. 67.5 120.
M Pia 69 TAH 63.15 52.5 57.5 60. 62.5 62.5 70. 115.
M Kettner 73 AUS 62.55 75. 80. 80. 95. 100. 102.5 180.
M Tannang 79 NAU 63.2 52.5 55. 57.5 72.5 77.5 77.5 127.5
C Radford
70kg
79 NZ 60.8 40. 45. 47.5 50. 55. 60. 102.5
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L Eongen
S Walters
83 NAU 68.65 52.5 55. 57.5 72.5 77.5 80. 135.
78 NZ 68.3 40. 45. 47.5 62.5 65. 67.5 110.
T Waikato 70 NZ
A Phillips
67.75 45. 47.5 50. 65. 67.5 70. 115.
81 AUS 68.75 70. 75. 77.5 90. 95. 97.5 172.5
S Ingram 77 AUS 69.25 65. 70. 72.5 85. 90. 90. 155.
S Tanoa
76kg
L Douglas
78 TAH
77 NZ
68.9 50. 55. 57.5 57.5
74.25 60. 65. 67.5 75.
62.5
80.
67.5 117.5
82.5 150.
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S Williams 76 AUS 75.35 70. 70. 75.
A Tauaterutu 72 TAH 74.05 60. 67.5 70.
R Detenamo 80 NAU
83kg
74.9
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62.5
.
65.
.
67.5
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90.
80.
87.5
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95.
85.
92.5
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100.
90.
92.5
.
170.
152.5
152.5
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J Takawo
S Peo
76 BEL
76 NAU
81.9
81.55
52.5 60. 62.5
70. 70. 80.
65.
90.
75. 80. 137.5
97.5 102.5 167.5
C Pileggi
83+kg
L Timothy
77 AUS 81.1 82.5 82.5 82.5 102.5 102.5 107.5 190.
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66 NAU 96.3 45. 50. 55. 65. 70. 75. 125.
C Bernanos 73 NCA 90.3 55. 60. 67.5 70. 75. 82.5 150.
O Baker
D Keelan
79 NZ
61 AUS
K Jamieson 79 NZ
102.6
105.5
80.
70.
85.
75.
85. 107.5 112.5 117.5 197.5
101.85 77.5 82.5 85.
80.
97.5 102.5 105.
80. 85. 90.
180.
165.
MEN’s RESULTS
54kg
M Yagci
D Botelanga
J Robby
A Dean
S Howlett
C Burden
G Mea
59kg
R Scotty
C Olney
Y Sarkisian
P Wesley
64kg
NAT BWT Sn1 Sn2 Sn3 CJ1
72 AUS 54. 92.5 97.5 100. 120.
CJ2
125.
CJ3
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TOT
222.5
80 NAU 53.95 72.5 75. 77.5 100. 100. 105. 177.5
79 PNG 53.85 75. 75. 75. 100. 100. 105. .
73 FIJ
71 NZ
52.9
53.7
75.
75.
80.
75.
80.
80.
95.
95.
100.
95.
102.5
100.
.
170.
70 AUS 53.95 92.5 97.5 100. 117.5 120. 120. 220.
75 PNG 54. 57.5 57.5 60. 70. 77.5 82.5 137.5
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64 NAU
75 NZ
58.5 75. 80. 82.5 90. 100. 105. 175.
58.7 87.5 92.5 97.5 107.5 112.5 117.5 210.
61 AUS 59. 110. 110. 117.5 130. 145. 150. 255.
80 PNG 57.8 80. 82.5 82.5 105. 110. 110. 187.5
F Manea
M Stephen
T Hughes
70kg
59 TAH 63.6 87.5 90. 95. 100. 105. 110. 195.
69 NAU 63.9 120 125. 127.5 160. 170. 175. 295.
74 NZ 63.5
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105 105. 110.
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130.
.
135. 140. 245.
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P Jikoutai
C Olsson
C Blythman
68 PNG 66.55 90 90. 97.5 120. 125. 125. 217.5
70 NAU 69.75 90 95. 97.5 112.5 . 207.5
S Judson 70 NZ 69.5 115 120. 120. 135. 145. 150. 250.
D Van Rooyen 72 AUS 68.25 115 120. 125. 142.5 147.5 155. 267.5
S Pepe
76kg
T Dabwido
M Yoshida
S Tialitagi
78 WS
NAU
71 WS 74.95 100. 105. 110. 125. 132.5 132.5 242.5
66 NCA
68.6 92.5 97.5 102.5 115.
76.
72.05
97.5 102.5 105. 132.5 140.
60. 70. 70. 80.
120. 125. 217.5
92.5
140.
100.
237.5
162.5
70 AUS 75.6 120. 125. 130. 150. 160. 167.5 290.
83kg
S Haldun
A Farr
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70 AUS 82.25 125. 130. 130. 160. 165. 170. 300.
75 NZ 80.5 117.5 122.5 122.5 155. 155. 162.5 272.5
Q Detenamo 79 NAU 79.45 100. 105. 110. 140. 140. 150. 250.
R Campbell 72 AUS 82.2 130. 132.5 135. 155. 160. 165. 297.5
P Kusue 62 PNG 81. 100. 105. 105. 135. 140. 140. 240.
91kg
S Lagikula
R Thoma
J Swann
P Christou
76 NCA 84.6 90. 100. 102.5 110. 110. 125. 227.5
79 NAU 89.95 125. 125. 125. . . . .
74 NZ 88.15 135. 140. 140. 170. 177.5 177.5 310.
70 AUS 89.45 140. 145. 147.5 175. 182.5 182.5 320.
J Augustine 75 BEL 86.85 95. 95. 97.5 122.5 130. 132.5 230.
99kg . . . . . . . .
L Attrill 68 NZ 92.1 132.5 132.5 132.5 160. 170. 175. .
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G Garabwan 71 NAU 98.25 115. 120. 125. 160. 167.5 172.5 292.5
H Goodman 67 AUS 91.35 147.5 155. 160. 185. 192.5 195. 355.
108kg
J Tarkong Jnr 65 BEL 102.35 95. 97.5 100. 125. 130. 130. 225.
J Demaunga 80 NAU 105.1 120. 125. 125. 150. 155. 160. 280.
N Avery
A Luaki
67 NZ
65 NCA
105.75 140. 147.5
100.4 120. 130.
150. 175. 175. 175. .
142.5 160. 177.5 182.5 307.5
108+kg
M Taua
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67 WS 130.95 132.
5
.
140.
.
140.
. . .
165. 167.5 167.5
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300.
K Detenamo 67 NAU 123.6 125. 130. 135. 160. 170. 170. 300.
D Liddel 71 NZ 133.6 145. 145. 150. 185. 192.5 195. 345.
P Silverman 60 NZ
T Taua 58 WS
122.6 140.
137.8 135.
145.
140.
150. 170.
142.5 175.
180.
180.
180.
180.
315.
315.
C Weggert 73 AUS 122. 140. 145. 150. 180. 185. 192.5 342.5
Craig Wegert, sensational performance at the
Telstra Oceania Championship.
Congratulations to all the above lifters, all of whom acquitted themselves well on and off the platform.
Without wishing to single any lifters out, there were some outstanding individual efforts which merit mention – Chris Burden’s 100kg snatch performed with great style and control, Mehmet Yagci 125 C&J for the win, Yurik Sarkisian and Duncan Van Rooyen did well while suffering the effects of a virus, Stephen
Haldun and Robert Cambell provided an entertaining and closely fought duel, Haldun jerking 165 after almost blacking out then doing 170 to win. Harvey Goodman a very powerful 355 after coming back from an operation, at a bodyweight of only 91.35. And Craig Wegert producing a personal best and six successful attempts under great pressure was sensational, especially as he was a last minute addition to the team.
Amanda Inman attempted a record jerk on 75.5, Angela Bentley cam very close twice with 82.5kg jerk and
Michelle Kettner set two records and looked good for more, Amanda Phillips continues to improve and set records, Saree Williams looked good at 76kg and Debra Keelan cleaned 105kg.
Ever had those days. When you just didn’t want to get out of bed, didn’t want to go to work or school/uni, and the last thing you wanted to do was go to training. Or maybe you have found yourself going through the same old training session doing the same old thing and confused as to where it is all taking you. Or maybe you have found yourself wondering what it is that you want to achieve in your life, what it is that you want to achieve in your weightlifting?
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These feelings are very familiar for many athletes. At times it can get so frustrating that you may decide to take the quick option. You may choose not to work through your confusion, leaving many questions unanswered and possibly making a decision that you may later regret - such as leaving the sport that you love, weightlifting.
The above feelings may be experienced when you are just not motivated, or you are unsure about what you want to do with your life and your sport. One way of working through all of the confusion is to sit down and work out what it is that you want to do -
* what do you want to achieve with your weightlifting?
* what do you want to achieve with your education?
* what do you want to achieve with your work?
* what do you want to do for yourself?
By working out what it is that you want to achieve, you can bring direction back into your training and into your life. What you may also find is that your motivation levels will increase because you have identified some goals in your life that you want to achieve. Having these goals will give you something to aim for and something to work towards.
When setting goals for yourself, you need to firstly identify what your main goal is (eg. lift a particular weight, make it on to a particular team). You then need to decide what you have to do to help you achieve your main goal - these being stepping stones to your main goal. For example, you want to lift a particular weight by the end of the year, so the stepping stones would be looking at what you have to do in training and how you would have to look after yourself.
There are some important points that need to be remembered when setting goals:
1. make them specific - such as you want to lift 80kg in the snatch, rather than I want to do my best snatch
2. set short-term goals with deadlines - you will more likely achieve your long term-goals if you break them down into a series of short-term goals
3. make your goals challenging but achievable - a goal which is challenging or difficult will lead to the best performance rather than a goal that is moderate or easy
4. be flexible - a goal will become more important to you if it is interesting, challenging and it gives you direction
5. set goals together - discuss your goals with your coach as this will allow you both to work towards the same goals.
6. write goals and set priorities - record you goals in your training diaries as will allow you to watch your progress and write them in order of importance.
7. identify how you may sabotage your goals - sometimes you may avoid trying to achieve your goals, so it is important that you have an action plan to prevent this from occurring.
Goal setting can be seen as another way of planning. What is that old saying “Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.”
Yours in lifting
Yvonne Brett.
PS: The clinic at the QWA headquarters is up and running every Thursday afternoon/night, so drop me a line on the QWA number or call me on (076) 31 2061 or email me on bretty@mail.connect.usq.edu.au to make a time to chat. Look froward to hearing from you.
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The rules of the Australian Weightlifting Federation are, in the words of one Federal Government observer,
“unusual”. Unusual in the sense that at certain times they allow the opinions of a particular individual to carry the same weight as the opinions of the entire membership of a State or Territory Association.
The AWF is managed by the three Commissioners and twelve Board Members who make up the AWF
Executive Board. Once every four years, at an Annual General Meeting, elections are held for the positions on the AWF Executive Board. This quadrennial AGM is the only AWF meeting at which every State and
Territory Association is entitled to be represented.
The State and Territory representatives can exercise one vote each on behalf of the members of their
Association in the elections for each position on the Board. Unfortunately for supporters of democracy, each of the three Commissioners also has the right to exercise one vote on behalf of himself.
The first vote of the elections is for the position of President. There are eight State and Territory
Associations that make up the Australian Weightlifting Federation. If five of those States and Territories were to vote against an incumbent President, he or she could still be elected with the votes of three State or
Territory Associations plus the votes of the other two Commissioners and of course his or her own vote. In other words, three State or Territory Associations plus three individuals can prevail over five State or
Territory Associations. While there are some people who are happy to see this situation continue, nobody could argue that it is fair and democratic.
On top of all this comes the strange circumstances surrounding the 1997 AWF AGM. The AWF elections are to be held at this year’s AGM, providing the QWA with its first opportunity in four years to be represented at an AWF meeting. The AWF declared that the AGM would take place in Melbourne on July
26th and called for nominations for the positions of Commissioners and Executive Board Members.
The QWA Management Committee met to discuss and endorse Queensland’s nominees for the positions on the AWF Board and I wrote to the AWF asking that they provide funding to cover the travel and accommodation expenses of State and Territory representatives as they do for sitting Board members. I also pointed out that common practice in the past had been to hold the AGM in conjunction with a National
Championship which allowed States and Territories to kill two birds with one stone by appointing a team official as their representative for the AGM. The AWF replied that they would not assist State and Territory representatives (at the same time defending the payment of Board members’ expenses) and suggested that if the QWA could not afford to send a representative to the AGM, we should appoint someone to exercise our vote by proxy. Also, the AWF considered that there were items that needed to be addressed which could not wait until the National Championships in October.
The QWA did not for one second consider passing up our first opportunity since 1993 to be represented at an AGM and I immediately made flight and accommodation bookings for our representative. But then a funny thing happened on the way to the AGM ... it was “CANCELLED”.
Regardless of the fact that the rules of the AWF do not allow an AGM to be cancelled, all State and
Territories and all the individuals who were nominated for election to positions on the Board received a notice from the AWF stating that the date of the AGM clashed with the Bledisloe Cup (some kind of football game, apparently) and that because of this, some people planning to attend the AGM were having difficulty with their travel and accommodation bookings (although the QWA experienced no such trouble).
The memo also declared that two of the Commissioners had advised that they were unable to attend the
AGM on July 26th making it impossible to conduct the meeting. So the AWF President cancelled it and decided that it should be held in October, coinciding with the National Championships. Not only did the
AWF President cancel the AGM, he also cancelled the nominations for election to the Executive Board suggesting that those who had nominated in June could put themselves forward again later “if they so wished”.
The QWA believed this action to be in breach of the “Rules of the Australian Weightlifting Federation Inc.”, which by the way is law under the Associations Incorporation Act (Vic) 1981 and so at this point the QWA sought legal advice from the International firm of Phillips Fox Lawyers.
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Our legal adviser’s advice confirmed, as the QWA Management Committee suspected, that the AWF had unlawfully cancelled the AGM and so we took action based upon this advice. The AWF’s response so far has been to dig in it’s heels and deny that any breach of the rules has occurred and that the AWF President can legally do what he did.
“What’s all the fuss about. What difference does the date of the AGM make?”, you may be thinking. Well, the actions of the AWF in this case demonstrate a disregard for the rights of State and Territory Associations which, after all, make up the Australian Weightlifting Federation and also a disregard for the AWF’s own rules.
This whole business raises a number of questions:
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Why is the vote of one individual equal to the vote of the entire membership of a State or Territory
Association?
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Why does the AWF provide for the expenses incurred by Executive Board members attending the AGM but not for the State and Territory representatives who elect the Executive Board?
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Considering that more than six weeks notice was given for the AGM, and also considering that the AWF made itself responsible for arranging the travel and accommodation of sitting Executive Board members why was it so difficult to ensure that the correct number of people would be attending the AGM on July
26th?
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Why was the AGM not adjourned according to the Rules of the AWF?
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Why is the business which was too important to leave until October now not so urgent?
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Did the AWF ever really intend to conduct the AGM in July or was it a ploy to flush out nominations and identify allegiances?
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Have I become as cynical as those who have been trying to effect democratic change in the AWF for many years?
These questions may never be answered, but the QWA will continue to fight for truth, justice and democracy.
Name Born Club
50kg Category
Matthew Cornes *
Blayne Graves
82
82
Kerry Timms (F) * 81
Cougars
Toowoomba 47.80
Cougars
B/Wt Snatch
47.5
40.0
32.5
54kg Category
Fred Buchanan
Sarah Timms (F)
80
84
Nudgee
Cougars
52.45
50.55
65.0
20.0
59kg Category
Adrian Tsang 82
64kg Category
Brad Peters 76
Michael Cummings 80
Angela Bentley (F) 67
Jason Martin 81
Christy Timms (F) 85
Nudgee
Nudgee
Toowoomba 62.65
Cougars
Wynnum
Cougars
55.70
60.75
60.35
62.15
63.85
40.0
92.5
65.0
60.0
42.5
25.0
C & J
60.0
55.0
42.5
80.0
30.0
57.5
117.5
87.5
80.0
62.5
25.0
Total
107.5
95.0
75.0
145.0
50.0
97.5
210.0
152.5
140.0
105.0
50.0
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Marcus Harden 79
70kg Category
Leo Isaac
Patrick Alldridge
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79
Amanda Phillips (F) 81
Ryan Shinn 80
Vic Younger 13
76kg Category
Alex Goodyear 72
Lazare Kazandjian 78
Keith Forbes
Brant Rodgers
41
81
83kg Category
Trevor Walz 52
Saree Williams (F) 76
Chris Walsh 66
John Bauer
Mark Newman
Ray Louden
63
82
45
83+kg Category
Melissa Bethune (F) 79
91kg Category
Peter Thomsen
Peter Foster
Bobby Johnson
Brian Sheehan
John Hanlon
64
67
77
43
66
99kg Category
Paul Wheeler
Bryan Fischer
Michael Jenkins
108kg Category
Jeff Burley
108+kg Category
Craig Wegert
Anthony Martin
Ben Grzes
71
83
82
62
73
79
50
Nambour
Cougars
Marsden
Nudgee
Cougars
Marsden
Nudgee
S Coast
Nudgee
Marsden
Nudgee
Marsden
63.80
66.35
64.85
Cougars 69.90
66.65
Gold Coast 69.00
73.05
75.85
Toowoomba 74.60
72.00
R’hampton 78.35
Cougars 78.35
Toowoomba 81.00
Toowoomba 78.95
Toowoomba 82.45
81.35
Toowoomba118.95
89.05
Cougars 90.80
Marsden 91.00
Brisbane 90.65
83.85
91.20
Marsden 95.55
Marsden 96.95
106.50
Cougars 120.80
Nudgee 129.45
Cougars 130.95
80.0
90.0
70.0
67.5
62.5
37.5
110.0
102.5
60.0
---
87.5
82.5
80.0
80.0
70.0
67.5
65.0
105.0
95.0
90.0
75.0
75.0
95.0
55.0
50.0
67.5
145.0
132.5
75.0
---
117.5
100.0
87.5
85.0
40.0
137.5
115.0
70.0
100.0
112.5
100.0
100.0
87.5
85.0
85.0
90.0
130.0
115.0
115.0
120.0
110.0
120.0
67.5
67.5
95.0
175.0
167.5
105.0
---
207.5
170.0
155.0
147.5
77.5
247.5
217.5
130.0
---
200.0
182.5
180.0
167.5
155.0
152.5
155.0
235.0
210.0
205.0
195.0
185.0
215.0
122.5
117.5
162.5
320.0
300.0
180.0
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Referees: Ian Moir, Miles Wydall, Trevor Walz, Saree Williams, Leo Isaac, Angela Bentley,
Beth Isaac, Neil Sivyer, Anthony Martin
Time Keeper: Darren Lythall, Yvone Brett, Saree Williams
MC: Sean Cassidy, Michael Keelan, Ian Moir
‘97 Placings
1st
2nd
3rd
Division 1
Alex Goodyear
Saree Williams
Brad Peters
Division 2
Leo Isaac
Melissa Bethune
Division 3
Peter Foster
Paul Wheeler
Division 4
Mark Newman
John Bauer
Lazare Kazandjian Fred Buchanan Bryan Fischer
Records:
Angela Bentley’s snatch of 63kg (4th attempt) was a new Queensland Open record
Brad Peters’ total of 210kg was a new Queensland Open record
Alex Goodyear’s 138.5kg clean & jerk was a new Queensland Open record
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Leo Isaac, winner of division 2 of the
Queensland League Round 3.
As weightlifting coaches we have the responsibility to design and deliver programs which will ultimately enhance the performance of our individual male and female weightlifters. Primarily we are concerned with preparing our lifters bodies and minds for future work in training and competition environments. A good weightlifter is a trained athlete who demonstrates his/her true potential in weightlifting competition after a period of extensive physical and psychological preparation. This segment will only deal with the physiological preparation of the weightlifter.
When we observe elite weightlifters in action we notice they are very strong, fantastically explosive, extremely flexible and highly coordinated These qualities allow the lifters to overcome weights two to three times heavier than their own body weight. So, how are these lifters able to perform like this? The key to good performance is a well organised training system , and the first point to consider is that of
Adaptation .
A high level of performance can only be achieved as the result of many years of well planned, methodical hard training . During this time the coach challenges the weightlifter repeatedly to accomplish the work related to the varying exercises, repetitions, sets and loads prescribed within the training program.
The level of adaptation is reflected by the performances achieved, the greater the degree of adaptation, the better the performance.
As coaches we have to `stress’ our lifters
. If the stress is so great that it cannot be tolerated, injury or over training may result. If stress is insufficient to challenge the body then no adaptation will occur i.e the lifter will not become markedly stronger, power development will be limited, true potential will never be realised. The coach has to assist lifters by creating a pathway which allows lifters to achieve their true potential . Importantly the coach has to continually reinforce the on-going mission by introducing motivating factors which will keep the lifter fully involved. Specific physiological development can only be achieved by altering the training factors of volume, intensity and frequency. It is vital that these terms and their relationship to the training system be fully understood by coaches.
Volume refers to the quantity of work accomplished in any one training session which maybe expressed as the number of repetitions performed. For example if a lifter performed two exercises each consisting of 5 repetitions for 5 sets the total volume of repetitions equals 50. Volume is very closely related to tonnage which is the total amount of weight lifted per exercise or training session. Using the above example if all sets and reps were performed using 100 kilograms the total tonnage would be the sum of 50 multiplied by
100 kg which equals 5000 Kg or 5 tonnes. As lifters progress the volume of work increases resulting in higher adaptation and improved performances.
Intensity refers to the quality of work performed . It is a term with different, yet, specific meanings For example, if a lifter is asked to perform an exercise as fast as possible then greater stress is placed on
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Frequency refers to how often the lifter trains . Beginners, ideally, should train 3 times per week. As lifters acquire greater fitness and adaptation they improve and become known as Intermediate Standard
Lifters attending 4 sessions per week. National Standard lifters normally train a minimum of 5 sessions per week. It is not uncommon, outside of Australia, for lifters of International Elite Standard to train 2 - 3 times per day, 6 days per week.
If coaches are to get a clearer picture as the why elite weightlifters can perform at this very high level we need to understand the process of developing great strength , power and other physical attributes.
Strength is the ability to summon a force capable of overcoming the resistance found on the barbell.
The goal of any coach is to nurture the weightlifter’s potential to lift the heaviest weight possible for one attempt. We often refer to this case as One Repetition Maximum ,or 1RM.
It is extremely important when developing training programs to know what the 1RM is for each exercise, since this is the basis for calculating the load for any type of strength development. It is the duty of every coach therefore to perform a battery of tests designed to produce results where 1RM can be identified for Squats, Jerks, Snatch, Clean etc…
Further, the development of muscular strength depends on the number of repetitions and sets performed for each exercise . If the coach wishes to develop maximum strength 1 - 3 repetitions should be used using high intensities (85% and above of 1RM) for up to 9 sets.
As a foundation to strength training it is important that lifters have undergone a preparation phase . This basically means that lifters have practiced lifting weights below 85% or less of 1RM in selected exercises for 3 - 6 repetitions between 5 -12 sets. This practice develops both the muscular and nervous systems, develops power and is instrumental in vital long term strength development.
Speed is also essential to high quality lifting performance . Speed is derived form strength. The greater the strength possessed the easier it is to overcome a resistance and apply speed. Consequently the coach has to incorporate exercises which are closely related to the classical lifts into each program. These exercises should be performed with loads between 70% - 85 % of 1RM executed using maximum speed for 3 - 6 repetitions between 6 - 12 sets.
Accordingly, coaches need to periodise .
Periodisation put simply, breaks the long term training program into smaller, more manageable sections which are placed into compartments normally called preparatory, competition and transition phases. Importantly the coach has to also periodise strength training in order to be most effective in the competition program. In other words, there must be an emphasis placed on the development of strength, power and flexibility throughout the preparation period and at the same time continually striving to achieve perfect technique.
All of the exercises selected in the lifters program have to relate to the classical lifts.
The major components of the Snatch and C&J are the pull and squat movements. The legs, shoulders and back are primarily responsible and therefore should be very strong and powerful. In addition the lifter needs to drive and hold weights overhead ,so once again coordination between upper and lower limbs and excellent technique are vital.
Weightlifting workouts progress from the technical classical lifts to the strength assistance related lifts and loads are normally calculated on the lifters 1RM in the Snatch and Clean &Jerk. Depending on the phase more or less classical lift repetitions will be performed.
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In conclusion the training program should be well planned and designed to meet high performance outcomes related to each of the periodised phases. Simply the program should deal with multilateral development of the body, then lead in to a period of specialised training and finish with a majority of successful personal best lifts on the competition platform .
Note: Confusion is common between the use of the terms relating to Weight-training and Weightlifting.
Basically the raising of any weight, for whatever the purpose, is considered to be Weightlifting. It is important to apply basic exercises designed specifically to exercise a muscle or muscle groups (bodybuilding) so that all muscles and joints are exercised over their full range of movement. This application is most suitable for obtaining a degree of general fitness and reasonable physique. Modern day weightlifting gyms are also frequented by other keen sports people who require the skills and knowledge of weightlifting coaches to assist them in developing the physical attributes required to excel within their own event. These athletes should be encouraged to utilise our services but coaches should be mindful of the fact that that this service is at the expense of attention to our Weightlifters. In other instances sports people and weightlifters require help with rehabilitation from injury. Working in conjunction with a medical professional such as a physiotherapist , coaches employ specific exercises designed to accelerate recovery thus allowing the athlete to return to training and competition.
Name Born Club Bwt Snatch Cl & Jk Total
50kg
Nicole Burnie
59kg
Angela Bentley
64kg
Tanya Harden
Sam Rodgers
70kg
Amanda Phillips
76kg
Saree Williams
83+kg
Debra Keelan
Melissa Bethune
82 Toowoomba 47.30
67 Cougars
78 Nambour
80 Mackay
81 Cougars
76 Cougars
59.00
64.00
62.65
68.75
75.60
64 Cougars 103.00
79 Toowoomba 117.10
54kg
Fred Buchanan 80 Nudgee 52.70
64kg
Brad Peters 76 Nudgee 62.40
Michael Cummings 80 Toowoomba 63.80
Ryan Shinn 80 Nudgee 62.60
70kg
Patrick Alldridge
Leo Isaac
76kg
Alex Goodyear
Matt Dusza
79 Marsden
54 Cougars
65.75
68.00
72 Qld Uni 74.70
76 Toowoomba 75.15
37.5
60.0
50.0
40.0
72.5
77.5
77.5
72.5
65.0
85.0
67.5
60.0
77.5
---
110.0
107.5
47.5
80.0
70.0
60.0
90.0
95.0
95.0
87.5
77.5
110.0
90.0
90.0
100.0
110.0
140.0
125.0
85.0
140.0
120.0
100.0
162.5
172.5
172.5
160.0
142.5
195.0
157.5
150.0
177.5
---
250.0
232.5
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83kg
Lazare Kazandjian 78 Marsden
Greg Hobl 60 Toowoomba
78.30
78.15
Paul McClure 72 Nudgee 79.75
91kg
Peter Thomsen
Darren Lythall
Tim Oberg
64 Nudgee
74 Cougars
78 Nudgee
88.25
90.90
83.05
105.0
102.5
97.5
130.0
120.0
112.5
235.0
222.5
210.0
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102.5
100.0
95.0
135.0
130.0
120.0
237.5
230.0
215.0
99kg
Bobby Johnson
108kg
Dallas Turnbull
77 Marsden 91.85 85.0 115.0 200.0
78 Toowoomba 107.95 105.0 120.0 225.0
108+kg
Craig Wegert
Anthony Martin
Referees :
72 Cougars
79 Cougars
123.80
131.00
145.0
137.5
185.0
170.0
330.0
307.5
Beth Isaac, Lawrie Townsend, Bill Dusza, Robert Henderson, Maurie Carmichael,
Barry Harden.
Time Keeper : Yvonne Brett, Saree Williams, Angela Bentley
M.C
: Michael Keelan, Ian Moir
Meridian Office Network Best Lifter Awards:
Senior Female: Saree Williams
Senior Male: Craig Wegert
Junior Female: Amanda Phillips
Junior Male: Anthony Martin
Records
Saree Williams’ Snatch of 77.5kg and 172.5kg Total were a new Qld Senior records
Alex Goodyear’s 140kg Clean & Jerk and Total of 250kg were new Qld Senior records
Lazare Kazandjian’s 113.5kg Snatch (4th attempt) was a new Qld Under 20 record
Tanya Harden returned to the platform at the
Queensland Championship after several months away.
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A new venue, enthusiastic supporters and three new Australian records were the highlights of the Sporting
Wheelies and Disabled Association's Queensland Winter Open tournament held at Chandler last month.
It was the first time the Association had held the event at QWA headquarters, giving many QWA members the opportunity to see the country's top disabled lifters in action.
Ten lifters from Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales and ACT competed in the event, including six members of the Australian team which will contest the European titles in Slovakia next month.
Queenslander Steve Green showed his preparation for Slovakia is on track, setting a new national record of
185kg in the 82.5kg division. Team-mate Richard Nicholson (ACT) set a new national record of 152.5kg for the 56kg division, and Wayne Sharpe (NSW) took out the 48kg division with a record 120.5kg lift.
Outstanding performances by Queenslanders Mick Farrell (100+kg division), Martin Burley and Darren
Gardiner (100kg division) also showed the strength of disabled powerlifting in Queensland, while novice lifter Michael Gee (82.5kg division) showed plenty of promise.
Atlanta Paralympics silver medallist Brian McNicholl (VIC) chose these titles to start his campaign for
Sydney 2000, lifting 190kg in the 90kg division in his first competition since Atlanta.
Queensland powerlifting coach, Ray Epstein, said the QWA's support was a key factor in the success of this year's event.
"We are very keen to raise the profile of disabled powerlifting in the leadup to the Sydney 2000
Paralympics, and by staging these titles in a quality venue with professional facilities for lifters and spectators, we are well on the way to achieving that," he said.
NAME STATE BWT 1 2 3 4 PLACING
48 kg Category
Wayne Sharpe
Tony Grotto
NSW
VIC
47.2
40.6
115.0
85.0
120.0
90.0
(125.0)
92.5
120.5*
FINAL
RESULT
120.0
92.5
1
2
56 kg Category
Richard Nicholson
ACT 55.2 (150.0) 150.5 152.5* (155.0) 152.5 1
75 kg Category
(Women)
Kim Neuenkirchen
NSW 72.2 40.0 (45.0) (45.0) 40.0 1
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82.5kg Category
Steve Green
Michael Gee
90kg Category
Brian McNicholl
QLD
QLD
VIC
80.5
76.3
89.9
172.5
75.0
180.0
77.5
182.5
82.5
185.0* 182.5
82.5
170.0 180.0 190.0 190.0
100kg Category
Martin Burley
Darren Gardiner
QLD
QLD
98.2
98.5
162.5
157.5
(170.0)
165.0
170.0
(167.5)
*
100+ Category
Mick Farrell QLD 130.8 180.0
Referees: Julie Russell, Ian Moir, Barry Harden
Australian record ( )
190.0 missed attempt
(195.0)
170.0
165.0
190.0
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1
2
1
1
1
2
Action at the Winter Open Powerlifting Tournament.
Next time you see geese heading south to warmer climes for the winter flying along in `V’ formation, you might be interested in knowing what science has discovered about why they fly that way. It has been learned that as each bird flaps its wings , it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following .
By flying in a `V’ formation the whole flock adds at least 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own. People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going
quicker and easier, because they are traveling on the energy gained from one another.
Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone, and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird immediately in front.
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If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those who are headed in the same way we are going . When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back in the wing and another goose flies to point.
It pays to take turns doing hard jobs - both with people or with geese flying to warmer climes.
The geese `honk’ from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. What do we say when we
`honk’ from behind?
Finally, when a goose gets sick, or is wounded by gun shot falls out, two geese fall out of formation and follow it down to help protect it. They stay with it until it is either able to fly or until it is dead, and then they launch out on their own or with another formation to catch up with their group.
If we have the sense of a goose we will stand by each other like this!
T
E
A
M
WOMEN
Name
59kg Category
Sandra Young
64kg Category
Lina Arena
MEN
Born State
45
61
59kg Category
Charles Henderson 22
Chris Pitsis
Pedro Sanchez
32
57
64kg Category
Gary Morissey
70kg Category
Bill Keir
Mark Bristow
Noel Mathis
76kg Category
Chris Holt
Abbey Brown
Steve Taylor
Lawrie Townsend
Ludek Prokes
David Kay
38
35
44
50
36
34
45
51
48
59
83kg Category
David Richardson
Goran Vukojevic
Barry Harden
83+kg Category
John McBay
George Capsis
Milos Trnka
36
62
59
30
47
43
NSW
Vic
NSW
NSW
VIC
NSW
VIC
NSW
NSW
VIC
NSW
VIC
QLD
NSW
VIC
SA
VIC
QLD
WA
NSW
VIC
B/Wt Snatch
55.25
60.60
58.10
57.25
56.75
62.25
68.5
68.25
69.8
74.55
75.2
74.75
74.0
72.1
75.1
78.8
80.75
82.85
81.45
81.45
81.35
30.0
35.0
55.0
70.0
70.5
60.0
45.0
77.5
70.0
50.0
47.5
65.0
70.0
72.5
85.0
42.5
97.5
90.0
62.5
90
77.5
C & J
40.0
55.0
65.0
75.0
85.0
77.5
60.0
95.0
105
65.0
60.0
85.0
92.5
87.5
115.0
55.0
123.0
115.0
82.5
120.0
-.-
Total
110.
90.0
120.0
145.0
155.0
137.5
105.0
172.5
175.0
115.0
107.5
150.0
162.5
160.0
200.0
97.5
220.0
205.0
145.0
210.0
-.-
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91kg Category
Rube Howes
John Lewis
Robert Taylor
Gunar Svalbe
Chris Michaelopoulos 62
Mark Brown 59
Scott McSwyen 60
22
42
52
49
99kg Category
Derek Croft
John Reynolds
47
44
Kostas Valsamakis 54
Ashley Pascoe 56
Martin Leach 62
108kg Category
Leo Humar 53
QLD
VIC
TAS
VIC
NSW
WA
TAS
QLD
VIC
NSW
SA
VIC
83.25
89.85
88.65
89.15
89.55
90.40
83.6
93.20
96.55
97.45
97.35
98.65
VIC 107.60
108+kg Category
Billy Hertigan 60 VIC 133.25
Best Female Lifter : Lina Arene 114.8 points
Best Male Lifter : Rube Howes 393.8 points
65.0
52.5
75.0
75.0
97.5
103.0
82.5
85.5
62.5
75.0
60.0
100.0
95.0
85.0
95.0
75.0
100.0
80.0
122.5
115.0
105.0
105.0
90.0
90.0
77.5
145.0
130.0
135.0
160.0
127.5
175.5
155.0
220.0
217.5
187.5
190.0
152.5
165.0
137.5
245.0
225.0
220.0
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Rube Howes, best male lifter at the Australian Masters
Championship is in Poland this month for the World Masters
Games.
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SOCOG is responsible for the staging of the Olympic games in the year 2000. The organisation is seeking experienced event management personnel to assist in the management of the Weightlifting competition at the Games.
Based within the Sports Department and reporting directly to the Competition Manager – Weightlifting, the successful applicants will ensure the competition is conducted in accordance with international rules and regulations. At this stage it is envisaged the Technical Operations Manager will commence full-time in September 1999.
These challenging roles require individuals with proven management expertise, experience in event management and an active involvement in the sport of weightlifting. A demonstrated long term interest and involement with the Olympic movement.
For further information and the Duty Statements on both of these positions please contact Julian Jones
Competition Manager – Weightlifting on 02 62141645.
Applications should address the Duty Statement and Job Holder requirements and be lodged by October 1 st
1997. Applications should be addressed to :
Mr Julian Jones
Competition Manager – Weightlifting
Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games
PO Box 129
Jamison ACT 2614
Name State Bwt Snatch Cl & Jk Total
38kg
Anne Turnor
46kg
Nicole Burnie
50kg
Kerrie Hendricks
Kerry Timms
Jackie White
54kg
Kelly O’Meara
Kristy Hansen
Kylie Moriarty
WA
QLD
VIC
QLD
VIC
VIC
SA
VIC
30.95
45.80
48.25
46.50
49.40
52.15
54.00
52.95
22.5
30.0
27.5
30.0
45.0
30.0
45.0
37.5
30.0
42.5
32.5
42.5
52.5
47.5
70.0
45.0
52.5
72.5
60.0
72.5
97.5
77.5
115.0
82.5
59kg
Janine Demaria
Renee Levine
SA
QLD
Caroline Hendricks VIC
Kylie Kean SA
Debbie Lewis
Candice Lehman
SA
QLD
57.90
54.30
57.75
58.45
57.80
57.10
45.0
30.0
37.5
37.5
65.0
27.5
57.5
40.0
50.0
52.5
80.0
40.0
102.5
70.0
87.5
90.0
145.0
67.5
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64kg
Erin Knight
Emilie Noble
Sharon Butt
Maria Con
Melissa Cranwell
VIC
SA
ACT
NSW
VIC
70kg
Sarah Stranan
Kristin Panizzon
Karina Mania
Judith McNell
TAS
SA
WA
ACT
Carly Roberts
Ellen Bates
SA
SA
Samantha Rodgers QLD
76kg
Amanda Westlin
Emma Bramley
Georgie Sinclair
Alison Burch
83kg
Kylie King
Kelly Pascoe
ACT
QLD
SA
SA
QLD
QLD
83+kg
Lindsay Borg
Melissa Bethune
NSW
QLD
46kg
Daniel Turnor
Mathew Mackay
Dean Hewson
Ra Chum
WA
VIC
VIC
SA
50kg
Blayne Graves
Steven Jenes
Jeremy Orchard
Matthew Cornes
54kg
Fred Buchanan
Tri Nguyen
Nickt Tresize
Alex Kopezynski
Joel de Cateret
QLD
VIC
VIC
QLD
QLD
VIC
VIC
SA
VIC
59kg
John Ryan
Paul Mateos
Paul Deer
Glenn Knight
QLD
VIC
SA
QLD
Garth Vandenende VIC
Ray Nobles SA
Stan Miriklis VIC
Bradley Tate WA
45.0
35.0
50.0
47.5
40.0
60.0
47.5
40.0
57.5
42.5
37.5
42.5
50.0
32.5
40.0
35.0
25.0
52.5
62.60
59.30
62.90
64.00
62.30
68.05
69.75
69.75
69.90
64.35
65.75
64.45
74.50
75.60
70.40
71.25
82.00
81.45
100.0
82.5
115.0
107.5
92.5
137.5
112.5
90.0
122.5
102.5
87.5
100.0
107.5
72.5
85.0
85.0
107.5
117.5
55.0
47.5
65.0
60.0
52.5
77.5
65.0
50.0
65.0
60.0
50.0
57.5
57.5
40.0
45.0
50.0
27.5
65.0
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89.90
119.35
42.5
70.0
52.5
85.0
95.0
155.0
51.75
52.30
50.60
51.90
53.90
57.65
58.75
57.35
57.85
58.25
58.50
55.65
57.70
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44.90
39.75
43.25
44.05
48.10
49.25
48.80
46.70
40.0
27.5
35.0
37.5
42.5
67.5
37.5
47.5
67.5
75.0
47.5
55.0
77.5
82.5
90.0
60.0
67.5
60.0
47.5
80.0
40.0
52.5
80.0
80.0
52.5
60. 0
62.5
105.0
60.0
65.0
95.0
102.5
67.5
80.0
62.5
37.5
42.5
50.0
57.5
80.0
50.0
62.5
150.0
165.0
107.5
122.5
107.5
110.0
185.0
100.0
117.5
175.0
182.5
120.0
140.0
102.5
65.0
77.5
87.5
100.0
147.5
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Brad Schulman
64kg
Lee Quarrell
Ian Hemery
Adam Latif
Anthony Vasil
David Johnson
Craig Hamilton
Tristan Duggan
Marcus Harden
Lee Truong
QLD
TAS
VIC
NSW
NSW
TAS
TAS
NSW
QLD
QLD
70kg
Patrick Alldridge
Daniel Crawford
Sam Mortimore
Matthew Williams
Ryan Shinn
Cameron Evans
Michael Klinkert
Jason Tate
Martin Hornley
Ryan Pannowitch
76kg
Cameron Bourne
Ashley Grenville
Daniel Prost
Lucas Krajewski
Phillip Louis
Brant Rodgers
Brett Heilborn
Ben Conry
QLD
SA
VIC
TAS
QLD
TAS
SA
WA
VIC
SA
WA
SA
SA
VIC
QLD
QLD
VIC
SA
83kg
Brian Reid SA
Emmanuel Leounakis VIC
Mark Newman QLD
Brett Evans VIC
Ali Ibrahim
Nigel Knowles
TAS
SA
91kg
Andrew Edenborough SA
Glenn Morris VIC
Paul Totolas
Russell Golding
SA
SA
99kg
Daniel Jarvis
Ben Jablonski
108kg
Ali Sindyan
Adam Lind
Tamahoe Smith
Paul Banschikov
SA
SA
NSW
SA
WA
VIC
57.20
61.95
61.95
59.35
61.85
62.50
62.85
62.35
63.30
62.20
64.65
68.85
69.50
66.05
64.40
64.05
68.55
65.25
69.65
68.00
75.10
70.95
70.25
72.50
75.15
70.85
75.25
71.40
77.60
79.85
80.80
81.15
79.50
78.30
89.30
87.55
87.65
86.00
67.50
97.10
102.
103.
107.
106.8
82.5
90.0
100.0
70.0
67.5
90.0
70.0
67.5
80.0
95.0
47.5
80.0
75.0
40.0
65.0
87.5
52.5
60.0
75.0
0.0
75.0
65.0
60.0
82.5
62.5
77.5
70.0
87.5
72.5
72.5
72.5
70.0
72.5
90.0
52.5
77.5
70.0
100.0
70.0
85.0
70.0
87.5
102.5
82.5
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100.0
120.0
120.0
92.5
87.5
137.5
80.0
92.5
115.0
130.0
90.0
90.0
90.0
110.0
62.5
97.5
100.0
125.0
87.5
117.5
80.0
107.5
115.0
102.5
60.0
100.0
90.0
50.0
85.0
110.0
62.5
70.0
95.0
112.5
100.0
90.0
90.0
97.5
87.5
105.0
90.0
110.0
100.0
95.0
182.5
210.0
220.0
162.5
155.0
227.5
150.0
160.0
195.0
225.0
162.5
160.0
162.5
200.0
115.0
175.0
170.0
125.0
157.5
202.5
210.0
195.0
217.5
185.0
107.5
180.0
165.0
90.0
150.0
197.5
115.0
130.0
170.0
0.0
175.0
155.0
150.0
180.0
150.0
182.5
160.0
197.5
172.5
167.5
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Congratulations to Amanda Phillips and Saree Williams on being selected in the four member Australian women’s team to attend a training camp in Italy in September. They will be joined by Caroline Pileggi of
WA and Michelle Kettner of Vic and officials Jack Walls and Boris Kayser - unfortunately there have been no females appointed in official capacities.
Well Saree Williams made it!! To quote a famous person “Saree Williams looked good at 76kg”??!!
It was great to see Diana Loy at the State Seniors, looking quite pregnant.
Quotes from the mouths of babes: “look at all the fresh lines on the road” when we left Wellington airport!!?? (Yep that had to be the best part of the scenary??); and “how are we going to get home?” as we landed at Canberra airport (did she know something we didn’t???).
Good to see all the girls at the “Strengthening Community Clubs Conference” - Angela Bentley, Melissa
Bethune, Beth Isaac, Debra Keelan, Blanche Mackinder, Dorne Mortimer, Amanda Phillips and Saree
Williams.
Blanche (nick named Bleach by Cameron Moir) Mackinder has just returned home to New Zealand after spending a month training at Cougars and staying at the Keelans. For more info about Blanche see the interview on below.
Thanks go to Yvonne Brett for looking after the Queensland Under 16/Under 18 girls competing in
Adelaide.
Congratulations to Beth Isaac on passing the practical part of her exam for her upgrade to National referee, best wishes for the theory.
Exciting news - congratulations to Amanda Phillips, Saree Williams and Debbie Keelan on earning places in the OAP (Olympic Athlete Program) Squad, they are Associate Athletes of the AIS (Australian Institute of
Sport) and in very serious training with quarterly reviews to keep them on their toes. Amanda Inman,
Michelle Kettner, Debbie Lewis and Caroline Pileggi make up the rest of the squad with Simone Ingram as a reserve. At last the girls have some sort of career path and credibility.
Best wishes to all the girls heading off to the Cliff Joyce Memorial Competition in Tasmania in September,
Nicole Burnie, Amanda Phillips, Saree Williams, Debbie Keelan and …………..Anthony Martin??!!
Good to see Tanya Harden reappear on the competition platform at the Telstra 1997 State Senior and Junior
Championships - for the ??? second time this year??!!.
NAME:
DOB:
OCCUPATION:
COACH:
Blanche Mackinder
29.11.79
Student
Noel Edmonds
Noel Edmonds came to my school in 1994 (New Plymouth Girls High School) and tested all the 14 year olds to see if we were suited to the sport of weightlifting, until then I didn’t know it existed.
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I was suited to the sport and was interested because I’d never heard of it and I always try out new things.
They were/are supportive of everything I want to do.
3 1/2 years.
64kg class - 57.5kg snatch and 67.5kg Clean and Jerk.
2 nd in the 64kg class.
New Zealand Secondary School records.
4 times per week Weightlifting.
Karate once per week.

Cougars have a lot more female weightlifters of a higher level/standard.
 Cougars have more platforms/weights/bars etc, and they have their own club rooms, Taranaki doesn’t.
(Cougars) everyone trains at the same time, we don’t have set times in Taranaki. Cougars has a great atmosphere.
To become 1 st in the 64kg class. Prove to people who doubt me that I can do it.
To go to the World Junior Championships.
The commitment and discipline it takes to stick with this sport because it applies to everything else in life.

Other people telling you it’s not possible.
 I think you have to be able to separate fact from opinion because I’ve been told a lot of things to try and pull me away from the sport. The stereotypes of large lifters is hard to get out of peoples minds. But if someone has the right qualities to stick to it, they will because it rakes a special person.
Footnote:
Blanche is a very committed person, she puts her Weightlifting first, other activities have to fit around her training sessions or be ignored.
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She said one of the best things about her visit had been seeing the lifters miss lifts in training. Usually you only get to see the finished polished performance on the platform, this made the lifters seem more human and left her feeling that she had a chance.
Thanks must go to Lawrie Townsend for his part in making Blanches visit such a success, and also the Moir family.
Blanche lifts at a club comp during her visit to Queensland.
Name Born Club/Locale Bwt Snatch Cl & Jk
Keith Forbes 41
Lawrie Townsend 51
Bob Henderson 43
Toowoomba
Nudgee
Nambour
74.70
74.90
76.30
67.5
65.0
72.5
72.5
90.0
95.0
Total
140.0
155.0
167.5
Ray Louden
Mal Irwin
45
53
Rube Howes 22
John Hanlon (G) 66
Ben Grzes 50
Mudjimba
Brisbane
Gold Coast
Marsden
Cougars
80.60
82.25
83.00
84.70
131.40
67.5
95.0
67.5
77.5
80.0
82.5
---
90.0
105.0
105.0
150.0
---
157.5
182.5
185.0
* Postal Entries not included
Referees: Ian Moir, Debra Keelan, Miles Wydall, Saree Williams, Anthony Martin.
Time Keeper: Ian Moir, Saree Williams. MC: Michael Keelan
There is, in the obscure field of psychophysics, a law known as “the law of the just noticeable difference”. It is referred to as the Weber-Fechner Law, and it was formulated following tests on weightlifters in the
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1800’s. The originator of the law, E. H. Weber, asked weightlifters at what point they noticed the extra weight on the bar. The important point of this law is the recognition of a “threshold of consciousness”. This is the point at which an experience stands out from the everyday flow of experience. Learning will proceed when an experience is sufficiently different from preceding events to stand out and be memorised. It was found that the “just noticeable difference” was a constant relating to the level of the basic stimulus (which means that the fitter you get, the harder it is to improve above your level).
I discovered this interesting tit-bit in the pages of the Scientific American magazine. A column called
“Connections” rambles through a series of apparently disconnected facts, to show, in a playful way, how ideas and events can often be inter-related. The contribution of weightlifting to the concept of “just noticeable differences” led to experience-based learning. In the 1820’s, a school based on the ideas developed above was founded in Indiana, U.S.A. , by a geologist who discovered the zinc deposits from which the germanium for the world’s first transistors was mined (though of course, he didn’t even dream of transistors or electronics at the time). This was the point being made by the “Connections” author.
So it was the connection between the weightlifting and the geologist that first drew my attention! It is often a fact that great discoveries are made when people with an interest in two fields find connections between their fields of interest. How often do we discover new ways and means to improve our training and competition performance, by making more time, building a bit of our own gear, doing a more effective warm-up routine, or simply having a good long think about how the rest of our business is affecting our training.
During this year, I have found a new gym on the way home (YMCA George Street), where I can get in a good set of squats and benches in half an hour, and still get the train home on time. I also set up a tripod squat rack so I can train on decently heavy front and back squats at home. Doing hanging leg raises and other stretches have just about eliminated back pain. However, my work schedule often prevents me from maintaining a cycled program.
An idea I was given in the 70’s, by the powerlifter Merv Stacey, to overcome this problem was isometrics.
Not a lot of gear is needed; just two 450mm pipes and about five metres of light chain with a hook or shackle in one end. The chain is threaded through the pipes, and adjusted to length for whatever exercise is needed. So I used such a set-up in the wilderness of Mt Isa for several months at a stretch. Of course my lifting was upta when I came home; but the power didn’t take long to come back. The trouble with isometrics is that progress is very hard to judge, because the object does not move, and it is very hard to tell whether you are having a heavy or light workout! At least you can carry an indefinite amount of resistance in airline luggage.
This is the true value of lifting weights, that you can actually measure your improvement. For most Master’s lifters, the improvement is “just noticeable”.Which brings me about full circle!
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Name
Female
50kg Category
Kerry Timms
Club Bwt Snatch Cl & Jk Total
Coug 46.05 27.5 40.0 67.5
54kg Category
Sarah Timms
64kg Category
Christiane Timms
Coug 51.70 20.0 35.0 55.0
Coug 63.90 25.0 25.0 50.0
70kg Category
Blanche Mackinder NZ 65.60 52.5 65.0 117.5
Men
108+kg Class
Shane Timms Coug 111.75 65.0 75.0 140.0
Anthony Martin Coug 130.75 135.0 170.0 305.0
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